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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,974.83, 832,125.15 and 217,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,974.83, 832,125.15 and 217,611.30 is: 326,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,974.83 : 832,125.15 = 217,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,974.83/832,125.15 = 217,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,974.83x = 832,125.15 × 217,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,974.83x = 181,079,835,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,079,835,654.20/554,974.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,284.77

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